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10 Days in San Francisco: A Journey of Coffee, Art, and Adventure

Phil Jean

Phil Jean

27 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of San Francisco. Immerse yourself in the city's rich culture, indulge in delectable cuisine, and explore iconic landmarks. From hidden coffee gems to world-class museums, this itinerary has it all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the City by the Bay!

Trip to San Francisco

Day 1Coffee Delights and Artistic Wonders
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$216

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$ 6

Rise & Grind Coffee and Tea
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
7 - 10 min

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Conservatory of Flowers
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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California Academy of Sciences
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$100
7 - 10 min

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Tartine - 9th Ave
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
9 - 14 min

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de Young Museum
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$38
9 - 14 min

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Cinderella Bakery & Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
9 - 11 min

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The Painted Ladies
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Delis, Parks, and Opera Houses
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$117

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$ 17

Marina Deli
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
9 - 14 min

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Palace of Fine Arts
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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The Wave Organ
Granite & marble bayside sculpture on a jetty featuring 25 organ pipes activated by waves.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Expansive complex featuring a museum, interactive displays & ships telling the story of sea travel.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
11 - 14 min

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Robin
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
4 - 6 min

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War Memorial Opera House
Renowned 1932 Beaux-Arts performing arts center & home to the San Francisco Ballet.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Buena Vista Park
Verdant, 36-acre park featuring trails, live oak groves, San Francisco city vistas & more.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Nopalito
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$38
Day 3Surfing, Gardens, and Hidden Gems
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$124

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$ 33

Soul Grind
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
11 - 16 min

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Pacifica State Beach
Known for being a popular surfing locale, this crescent-shaped beach also offers trails & restrooms.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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16th Avenue Tiled Steps
Creative, community-driven mosaic featuring a flowing sea to stars design up a 163-step stairway.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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San Francisco Botanical Garden
55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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The Laundromat SF
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
9 - 11 min

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Legion of Honor
4,000 years of ancient & European art in a beaux arts building overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$38
7 - 9 min

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Lands End Lookout
Waterfront hiking through wildflowers, with shipwreck views & access to the Sutro Baths ruins.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Damnfine
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 4Parks, Gardens, and Exotic Sandwiches
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$166

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$ 33

Mission Blue
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
6 - 8 min

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John McLaren Park
312-acre park featuring a golf course, a pool & an amphitheater, plus 7 miles of walking trails.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Japanese Tea Garden
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$23
10 - 12 min

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Lou's Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
11 - 14 min

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San Francisco Zoo
Families come for the more than 2,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$58
8 - 10 min

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Lake Merced Park
614-acre park with a recreational trail encircling a freshwater lake, popular for fishing & boating.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Dinosaurs Vietnamese Sandwiches
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5Coastal Beauty and Historic Landmarks
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$152

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$ 28

Outerlands
Locally sourced, organic fare served in a warm, handcrafted setting.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
8 - 10 min

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Sutro Baths
Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Golden Gate Park
The city's 1,017-acre oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans, plus gardens & museums.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Pizzetta 211
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$48
7 - 9 min

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Baker Beach
1-mi. beach area offering scenic cliffs, fishing spots, picnic tables & Golden Gate Bridge views.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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USS Pampanito Museum and Memorial
This restored Navy vessel from World War II now serves as a museum, memorial & historical landmark.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$50
8 - 11 min

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Cafe De Casa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 6Coffee, Cathedrals, and Iconic Bridges
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$173

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$ 22

Philz Coffee
WE DO COFFEE DIFFERENTLY When you visit a Philz shop, you'll be greeted by one of our awesome and knowledgeable baristas excited to help you find the perfect blend!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
3 - 4 min

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Asian Art Museum
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$38
9 - 11 min

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Grace Cathedral
Massive cathedral with stained glass & a Keith Haring altarpiece, plus 2 walking labyrinths.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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San Francisco Cable Car Museum
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Golden Boy Pizza
Golden Boy Pizza features a few tables, a counter and pizza, and this is all you will find here. Italian-speaking locals mix with people from all over who come here for slices or whole pies made with focaccia dough, thick and dripping with olive oil that makes a napkin required with every bite...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$40
9 - 14 min

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Coit Tower
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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$25
22 - 27 min

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San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path.
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
This scenic park features a biking trail, plus areas for picnicking, swimming & water sports.
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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In-N-Out Burger
Quality you can taste
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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$48
Day 7Museums, Gardens, and Delicious Sandwiches
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$210

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$ 17

Peet's Coffee and Tea
Peet’s Coffee is the premier specialty coffee company in the United States. Peet’s Coffee offers superior quality coffees in multiple forms, by sourcing the best quality coffee beans in the world, adhering to strict high-quality and taste standards, and controlling product quality.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
11 - 14 min

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USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
Aircraft carrier that participated in WWII & the Apollo 11 recovery mission now a museum with tours.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
31 - 38 min

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Yerba Buena Gardens
Several gardens share space with dramatic outdoor public art pieces, including a memorial waterfall.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Freddie's Sandwiches
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
8 - 11 min

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Aquarium of the Bay
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$73
8 - 11 min

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Musée Mécanique
Old-fashioned spot featuring antique coin-operated mechanical instruments & vintage arcade games.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Cafe De Casa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 8Art, Science, and Gastronomic Delights
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$248

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$ 22

Oren's Hummus
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
2 - 3 min

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
8 - 10 min

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Exploratorium
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$75
5 - 6 min

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Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
2 - 3 min

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Washington Square
Historic park with a lawn the size of a city block, featuring festivals & free movie nights.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Golden Gate Bridge
Famed 4,200 ft art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Souvla
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Day 9Riveting History and Natural Splendor
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$120

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$ 17

Bubbaloo Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
6 - 9 min

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Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park
Visitor center focused on women & men on the WWII home front, plus the Rosie the Riveter Memorial.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
51 - 62 min

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Mount Tamalpais State Park
Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$20
30 - 36 min

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Flour Craft Bakery
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$42
4 - 5 min

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Sol Food
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 10Woods, Beaches, and Breathtaking Views
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$140

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$ 22

Equator Coffees & Teas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
11 - 14 min

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Muir Woods National Monument
Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
24 - 29 min

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Sandrino
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
20 - 24 min

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Marin Headlands
Stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Bar Bocce
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $1877 In total

Activities & Food:$1663
Transport:$215